YAS Fitness Center

ClassPass Review
So I was staying at the Sheraton in DTLA, and after a night of partying, all my buddies were still sleeping. So what better to do than jump on my ClassPass app to see what kind of workouts are available. YAS was on the next block from the hotel so the walk was super minimal.
When I got there, the front desk and instructor were super friendly and explained how everything worked. (I mean you kinda just jump on a bike and start pedaling right?) Nonetheless, they were awesome in assisting me getting my bike set up and all the other little things I probably would’ve been lost doing on my own.
I’m not usually a fan of spin class, but this one was amazing. My entire outlook on spin classes has changed with this one class. Prepare to get your ass KICKED.

Ambiance: super clean, small place. There’s only a yoga room and 1 spin room. There are 4 bathrooms and a few small lockers.
Parking: free for 2hrs in the lot adjacent. Just get a validation pass before you leave.
Classes
— First class free then I bought 5 classes for $ 50 which was a great promotion. Otherwise it’s $ 20/​class which is pretty expensive.
— I like the advanced spin class. It really gives you a great workout
— The other classes are good but doesn’t push you as hard
— Music is great. Energy is good and you get the full 60mins with 5mins of stretching at the end
This is a nice place for spinning. Highly recommend the advance classes you won’t regret. The teacher Kristi was excellent. As she says «you can only do your very best.» Love her energy. I would you here more if the classes were a bit cheaper.
Big plus is it’s next to Ralphs and a great salad place so you can eat healthy after a great workout.

I’ve attended several YAS classes at different locations in Los Angeles and they were all great. I must say my favorite class to take is with fitness instructor G in Venice. She pushes me to maximize my workout each class and get the best results! Great energy and makes each class a fun challenge. Go see her!

I attended their signature class ³⁰⁄₃₀ which consist of 30 minutes of spinning and 30 minutes of yoga. I usually attend their 5:30 am classes with Kristie L. Kristie is a great instructor with awesome energy early in the morning!
I like how YAS Fitness Center has super early classes so I can go before work and still have time to shower and get ready. They have free easy parking in the garage next door. YAS Fitness Center is also located next to Ralph’s which is nice if you want to get some quick groceries right after class.
I live downtown so this is the studio I go to when I want to a quick early convenient work out. I believe they charge for using their yoga mats so don’t forget yours!

My friend introduced me to YAS in Downtown LA and I have been going ever since. They have indoor cycling /​spinning classes, yoga classes, and a hybrid of the two called YAS class. The music gets you going and the instructors are very motivating and friendly. Other students in the class are nice and helpful, like telling me how to make adjustments to the bike and all. Classes are typically $ 22, but they have nice packages that make it even less, sometimes down to $ 10 per class or monthly unlimited. I use their app on my iPhone to check the schedule and check out my account. I don’t know how long they’ll do this for, but they do Sunday Brunch with mimosas, so I enjoy a glass and snack right after class. Everyone’s really friendly and it’s a good work out, so I’ll keep coming back.

I loved this place! A must go to when in LA. The staff was awesome and so was my Instructor Krista. I’ll be back!

I came for a visit and decided quickly it was so great I was going to stay! Everyone I have invited to come try the ³⁰⁄₃₀ have LOVED it. You won’t be disappointed.

second time here. Very nice studio! Kristen is a great instructor, but I do not recommend Jim. The studio is clean, but the lighting is not that great. If you can pay several bucks more for your cycling class, you may try Bespoke. The atmosphere of that studio is better. But for the price of YAS, I still recommend it to beginners.

Love to workout here – never left a spin or YAS class here without an endorphin high. All the instructors are super encouraging and motivating, but Kelley, Micah, and Mike are my favs. The yoga classes have music (not just chanting monks), and the instructors vary their music frequently.

It’s my second time to YAS and I very much love it. My first time was a 60 mins advance spin, which was terrifying at first but an amazing experience. I highly recommend the YAS class which is 30mins spin and 30 mins yoga, it’s a great work out yet refreshing.
Also, it’s a convenient downtown LA location with 2 hours free parking (not to mention being on the same block as Philz coffee is always a plus). This studio has showers, locker, mat and spin shoes rental, just make it very easy for those who work, live and play around DTLA!

I joined YAS last year and am so happy that the renovated studio is open again! Their yoga classes keep me healthy and balanced!
When I first started coming to YAS last year, I focused more on the spinning classes. I sometimes did the ³⁰⁄₃₀ class, but found that I got frustrated because I wasn’t ‘good enough’ at yoga. Unfortunately I eventually injured my hip and had to stop spinning, but the silver lining was that I took more yoga classes and really focused on my practice. Now that I have gone more consistently I really enjoy it! I know that some reviewers dislike the fact that the classes are all the same poses, but that’s what I like the most — it is easy for me to tell where I have improved and what I can still work on. Also, even though the poses are the same the instructors are so nice and have helped me make modifications to take my poses to the next level.
I recently completed the 14-​day yoga challenge, by going to 14 yoga classes in the month of August (since I just moved back from being at home for the summer, I only had about 2 and a half weeks to do this) and I loved being able to feel big changes in my body. I am so much more flexible and in tune with my body, and emotionally I feel much better prepared for my law school classes!
I highly recommend Julie, the manager, for yoga classes. She teaches in the early mornings but I take her 12:30 class MWF. It gives me so much energy for the rest of the day, and above all she is a true sweetheart and always asks how I am doing and feeling. Kristin and Micah are also great!!! I am hoping to take more spin classes eventually, but for now I am so happy that I have YAS yoga.

YAS Downtown studio is absolutely gorg! Love the remodeling, LOVE the new bikes and showers. The photo-​plastered walls in the spin room really motivate me and get me in the perfect headspace for my workout.
Today, I took Mike’s YAS class (30 min spin/​30 min YFA yoga) he had awesome music, particularly during our sprints. Really kept me on track and motivated to push through my most challenging section. He was great on the mic and very encouraging yet not drill sergeant at all.
It was such a pleasure to run into Julie, Area Manager and instructor. She gave me a sweet mini tour of the space and introduced me to the Downtown peeps. Such a sweetheart. I love seeing her at Venice, but so happy to see her at her DTLA baby.
And to top of my Sunday YAS morning, Evelyn at the front desk hooked me up with a free small towel for connecting here on Unilocal! I forgot mine and hella wanted to shower after the major sweat ;)
Ready for the rest of my Sunday!

This place is exactly as 2 stars are described «Meh. I’ve experienced better.» Their biggest problem is that every class is as everyone describes EXACTLY THE SAME. People start doing the next move before they are even told to sometimes. I quickly got bored but had to finish out my passes since I bought ten thinking it was a steal compared to other spin studios
but it just became so boring to continue going.

Just discovered this place off a friends recommendation
I was hesitant at first because its a little pricey but I purchased a GiltGity voucher and got 12 classes for $ 125 which comes out to about $ 10/​class which isn’t terrible as far as prices go. They also offer specials all the time so do not pay full price! The specials change every month so you should really never pay more than $ 15 a class
So far i’ve taken the ³⁰⁄₃₀ class and the 45 minute spin class. The workouts were okay but not the most intense workouts I’ve have. You will break a sweat but probably wont be that tired at the end. I personally like spin classes that also incorporate weights which YAS does not.
The classes are all exactly the same routine. So if you get bored easily this isn’t the place for you after 2 – 3 classes you will figure out what order the exercises come in.
They just went through a remodel so all the amenities are brand new. I also really like the fact that they have bikes where you can wear your own workout shoes. Its nice since most places either charge for spin shoes rental or you have to bring your own spin shoes.
The only weird thing i’ve noticed is they don’t provide hand towels for free during your workout so if you are going to spin I would definitely recommend bringing your own.
The studio is conveniently located for people living downtown. They also have validated parking which is a must for DTLA! No more driving to the westside or beverly hills to work out.

I’ve become a bit of a spin addict recently and its occurred to me… I can’t just be doing spin. Insert the Yas class. I’ve taken two classes here, one with Micah and another with Mike and both were great. I’m a bit of a Yoga neophyte and I really appreciated both of them for helpful corrections. The front desk staff is also very friendly. Highly recommend if you live/​work downtown!

This was the best idea ever, spinning then yoga?! And Michael our instructor was gr8, I told him it was my first time spinning and he was very patient with me. I will definitely be returning to YAS!

Took the class with G and it was awesome! Her music is amazing, her body is inspiring and her energy is through the the roof!!! Yoga dang near killed me but I felt energized afterward. Can’t wait to go back!

I’m new to YAS. I’ve been a couple of times here and there, but this was my first full week. And what a great week I’ve had at YAS DTLA!
All the instructors I’ve had were great. From Kristie (7:15p class) to Allyzon and Kelley (11:15a classes)! And the ever pleasant Julie running the day to day show!
I took the ³⁰⁄₃₀ YAS Classes and love the length and intensity of the class. The time flies by! I love the energy & enthusiasm of all three instructors They work you hard and try to make it as enjoyable as possible with great music!
Thanks to the staff and instructors for bringing YAS back to DTLA. You guys rock!
New YAS’er!

YAS claims to specialize in both yoga and spinning, but I’m not too impressed by my experiences with either. They provide easy, free validated parking in the structure so I tend to just come occasionally out of convenience/​laziness.
If you’re just looking for a place to get a quick workout and get out, YAS will probably work for you. If you’re looking to take your workout/​yoga practice to the next level by great instructors, keep looking. Compared to other studios in LA, YAS instructors seem to lack experience and are pretty underwhelming.
I enjoyed my first Yoga for Athletes (Core) class but quickly got bored after I realized that every class is exactly the same. Like Bikram, each class goes through the same set of poses in the exact same order everyday. As somebody who appreciates changing up my yoga practice, it gets monotonous quickly. I would recommend these classes to beginners though, as the classes move at a slower pace than at other studios.
As a regular at other cycling studios, I’m disappointed that the spin bikes here don’t have screens that show RPM’s, speed, and time. YAS also does not rent out proper spin shoes.
The studio also lacks towel service, which is STANDARD at every other popular boutique cycling studio in LA (Flywheel, Cycle House, Aura, Soulcycle) and is a must-​have during such sweaty workouts.

…and they’re still sending me email. Six months later. Their manager even wrote me!
AVOID THESE CREEPS